The Breadwinner

Where does The Breadwinner take place?

• Afghanistan

• Pakistan

• France

• Soviet Union

In the novel, ________ has invaded Kabul and instituted very restrictive laws.

• Shauzia

• Burqa

• The Taliban

• Nooria

What is Parvana's father's job? Why is it a good job?

• He reads and writes letters. This is a good job because most people are illiterate.
• He makes and sells wooden legs. This is good because more people lost their legs in the war.
• He paints portraits. This is good because photographs are illegal.
• He sings and dances. This is good because people need entertainment.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why does Parvana's father need her help to walk?

• Father needs Parvana's help to walk because he is lazy.
• Father needs Parvana's help to walk because men are not allowed outside without a woman.
• Father needs Parvana's help to walk because he lost his arm in a bombing.
• Father needs Parvana's help because he lost the lower half of his leg in a bombing. 

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Father does not agree with the Taliban and thinks that women and girls should be educated.

• True

• False

What are three things women cannot do since the Taliban took over?

• They cannot cook, sing, or wear bathing suits.
• They cannot work, walk outside without a man, or attend school.
• They cannot wear burqas, clean their home, or get married.
• They cannot run, eat rice, or go to school.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which is NOT a reason that Parvana always has to fetch the water?

• Because she drinks more water than the rest of the family.

• Because Nooria and Mother wear burqas and their vision is limited.

• Because Mariyam and Ali are too young.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Who said it: "The Taliban have said we must stay inside, but that doesn't mean we have to live in filth."

• Nooria

• Mother

• Parvana

• Mrs. Weera

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why was Parvana's father arrested?

• He was a thief.

• He was educated.

• He fought the Taliban.

• He disagreed with the Taliban

Who is Malali?

• She is Parvana's sister.
• She was the leader of the Soviet army.
• She is the aunt who gave Parvana the red Shalwar Kameez.
• She was a young girl who led the Afghan troops against the British.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9